The Beaune Aux Cras vineyard is positioned on the top of the hillside behind the town of Beaune on the site of an old quarry. Evidence of its history can be seen in its incredibly rocky soils and the name Cras which is derived from C(a)racos meaning rocky hill. The vineyard is made up of three terraces each contained by limestone walls; the sun's reflection on these walls and the additional luminosity it provides promotes the early development of the vine and its grapes.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation

Ageing

8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new

Barrels

Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

Generous buttery fruit character which is very well balanced and has a long finish.To keep 5/6 years.

Food Pairing

Sweet and savoury dishes - fish - Soumaintrain cheese

Press review

Beaune 1er Cru "Aux Cras" 2017 - James Suckling - USA - February 2019 - 91/100Some quite fragrant oak-spice and woody aromas here with an array of melon and grapefruit. The palate delivers a very strong array of ripe peaches and melon with some more exotic, young mango character. Drink or hold.

Beaune 1er Cru "Aux Cras" 2012 - Burghound.com - June 2014 - 87/100A notably ripe and mildly exotic nose offers up notes of dried yellow-fleshed fruit and andalwood hints. There is good richness and volume to the very round and suave flavors that are delicious though I find the finish lacks a bit of vibrancy. Note that the slightly flat finish may be due to fatigue from the recent bottling. 2016+ By Allen Meadows (USA)

Beaune 1er Cru "Aux Cras" 2008 - Burghound - Issue 39 - July 2010 - 89/100Discreet if not invisible wood highlights floral and lemon-lime aromas laced with wet stone notes that lead to very rich and round flavors and the naturally heightened ripeness levels of Les Cras are on display yet the finish is racy and energetic with fine balance and good length. 2013+. By Allen Meadows (USA).

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